156 Federal Street
Portland, ME 04101
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The Edward T. Gignoux U.S. Courthouse, located in downtown Portland, Maine, is a classic Italian Renaissance Revival style building entirely faced with New England granite. The courthouse occupies the southwestern half of the lot bounded on the northwest by Federal Street, the northeast by Pearl Street, the southeast by Newbury Street, and the southwest by Market Street. In 1988, it was named after Edward Thaxter Gignoux, a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maine from 1957-1988.
Property Manager: Scott Boucher
Public Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (except federal holidays)
Public Access: Security screening required
Key Tenants: U.S. Attorneys Office, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court for the District of Maine, U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. General Services Administration
Parking and Public Transportation
Greater Portland Metro bus stops within walking distance. Parking available at nearby lots and garages.
History and Architectural Features
When it was completed in 1911, the U.S. Courthouse in Portland, now known as the Edward T. Gignoux U.S. Courthouse, was the first federal courthouse in Maine. The interior is little changed with original finishes still intact - marble and terrazzo flooring, molded wood trim, marble trim, and molded plaster cornices. In contrast, the newer section has been repeatedly renovated.
Awards
Institutional Preservation Award from Greater Portland Landmarks in 1999.
Fine Arts Collection
See the fine art collection at this building.
U.S. General Services Administration
